LONDON ROAD, ST4 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 5RW

LONDON ROAD, ST4 5RW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This ST4 5RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST4 postcode area, which has experienced 682 crimes and a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST4 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 5RW, encompassing approximately 5073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 5RW area, explore the ST4 5RW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST4 5RW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nursery Street with total crimes: 6
  • Booth Street with total crimes: 5

LONDON ROAD, ST4 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5719.05%
Shoplifting114.93-15.38%
Other theft92.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.77-68.00%
Public order81.580.00%
Burglary51.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-50.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.9425.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.93-38.24%
Shoplifting134.14-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson102.56-23.08%
Public order81.97-20.00%
Other theft61.5850.00%
Vehicle crime51.18400.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.2954.55%
Anti-social behaviour206.70-25.93%
Shoplifting193.9446.15%
Criminal damage and arson133.7544.44%
Public order102.56-23.08%
Other theft41.97-20.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2722.0817.39%
Violence and sexual offences225.32-15.38%
Public order134.348.33%
Shoplifting132.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.5628.57%
Bicycle theft61.77500.00%
Burglary51.1866.67%
Other theft50.9925.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.1444.44%
Anti-social behaviour235.1391.67%
Public order124.53200.00%
Shoplifting82.37-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.5840.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.40-28.00%
Shoplifting153.55-59.46%
Anti-social behaviour122.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-50.00%
Burglary50.9966.67%
Public order40.99-50.00%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3721.6876.19%
Violence and sexual offences257.298.70%
Anti-social behaviour184.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.5511.11%
Public order81.970.00%
Other theft41.5833.33%
Burglary30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.77-4.17%
Shoplifting214.53110.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.770.00%
Public order81.5860.00%
Burglary31.58-50.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5960.00%
Shoplifting104.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.58-42.86%
Burglary61.580.00%
Other theft51.18-16.67%
Public order50.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.99300.00%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.76-46.43%
Shoplifting152.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.96-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson82.76100.00%
Public order71.5816.67%
Other theft61.38200.00%
Burglary61.1820.00%
Possession of weapons51.180.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.19-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour175.52-10.53%
Public order63.35-25.00%
Burglary51.18-28.57%
Shoplifting50.99-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.79200.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.700.00%
Shoplifting183.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.550.00%
Public order81.970.00%
Burglary71.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202425
July 202420
June 202427
May 202423
April 202412
March 202418
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202434
June 202422
May 202426
April 202418
March 202425
February 202423
January 202424
December 202315
November 202328
October 202334

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202419
June 202413
May 20248
April 202415
March 202437
February 202421
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 5RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nursery Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 3. Booth Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. South Wolfe Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Yeaman Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lonsdale Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vine Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foden Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Liddle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harding Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sheppard Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Spark Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hornby Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lime Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shelburne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Penkville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. All Saints' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fontaine Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Summer Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Villa Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Keary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bilton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Boughey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. The Villas
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hunters Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Gable Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Windsmoor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1